The Wildcats played their home games at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, and competed in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

They were led by seventh-year head coach Mark Stoops.

The 2019 SEC Media Days were held July 15–18 in Birmingham, Alabama.

In the preseason media poll, Kentucky was projected to finish in sixth in the East Division.

Offense 3rd team Logan Stenberg – OL Drake Jackson – C